Brooke Jenkins Fired the Lead Prosecutor Who Investigates Police. Now She’s Named His Replacement
Days after firing the head of a unit that investigates police shootings, newly appointed District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has named a successor who plans...
Police Target Drug Users in Tenderloin Crackdown: ‘We Have to Disrupt This Activity’
San Francisco police have begun citing and arresting drug users—not just dealers—as part of a strategy meant to disrupt the “open-air” drug markets that...
Viral Videos of Attacks Amplified the ‘Stop Asian Hate’ Movement. Now, Chinese Community Leaders Want More Cameras
Footage of attacks—including some high-profile incidents in San Francisco—helped raise awareness about a surge in reported violence and discrimination against people of Asian descent...
Brooke Jenkins Begins Firing Chesa Boudin Hires, Announces New All-Female Senior Management
Brooke Jenkins culminated her first week as San Francisco’s top prosecutor by announcing a major staffing shakeup, signifying a new era for an office...
San Francisco Fired a Police Officer for Sending a Racist Text. Now He’s Back on the Job
A San Francisco police officer fired for sending a racist text message has become the first member of the rank-and-file to win back his...